In a May 10, 2019 Policy Alert, USCIS announced that it is consolidating and updating its policy guidance on how USCIS provides services to the public by revising the USCIS Policy Manual at Volume 1: General Policies and Procedures, Part A, Public Services [ 1 USCIS-PM A]. According to USCIS, the

Advisers facilitate the goals of international educational exchange while ensuring institutional and individual compliance with applicable laws and government policies. The resources below can assist advisers in this demanding role. NAFSA IssueNet - All international education professionals are

An October 23, 2017 USCIS memo rescinds a 14-year-old policy that had given deference to prior eligibility determinations when adjudicating an extension of stay petition "involving the same parties (petitioner and beneficiary) and the same underlying facts."

USCIS raises the Form I-907 Premium Processing fee from $1,225 to $1,410, effective October 1, 2018.

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program published a series of five draft policy guidance documents relating to F-1 (and some M-1) employment issues, focusing on employment other than practical training. SEVP accepted public comment on the draft guidance until September 28, 2015. Access NAFSA's

Resources to support secondary school professionals that work in the areas of immigration and regulations, recruitment and admissions, programming and administration, and intensive English programs.

A regulation effective January 17, 2017 will make beneficiaries of approved I-140 immigrant visa petitions who have not filed for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa within 1 year of a visa number becoming available to them ineligible for AC21 106 "lengthy delay" extensions of H-1B status

Effective July 20, 2021, USCIS has eliminated its prior policy that had required applicants applying to change their status to F-1 student to file "bridge" applications while their change of status (COS) to F-1 applications were pending.

On May 31, 2019, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) agreed to open an investigation into the backlog of immigration cases at USCIS, following a request from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and House Democrats. Read the CHC request Read GAO's letter accepting the request The Congressional

This resource presents traditional and experimental models of advising caseloads and explores some of the pros and cons of each at different types of institutions. This resource is geared toward practitioners and managers seeking new ideas for their office structures.